Spring Break
Could Elegar be NBA bound?
Mike Mazzeo
Issue date: 7/25/08 Section: Sports
"I feel I need improvement everywhere," he said. "You can never be satisfied with where you are at."
It was that attitude that may have endeared Elegar with his "veteran" teammates like Nick Young and Andray Blatche, who not only helped him become more comfortable in his unfamiliar surroundings, but also allowed him to pick their brains on what NBA life is really like.
"Playing with the vets on the team gave me a taste of what NBA life is like," Elegar said. "They helped me out whenever I had questions and made me feel comfortable to be on the court with them."
The experience proved to be a valuable one for Elegar, and he was very thankful for the opportunity the Wizards' organization gave him to showcase his ability.
"I appreciate [the chance the Wizards gave me] a lot," Elegar said. "They saw something in me that was good enough for the team to benefit out there so I'm very grateful. It also opens up more doors for me if things don't work out. It's just a matter of making the best of your situations."
Now, finally back on the east coast, his focus will shift toward the next phase: signing his first professional basketball contract.
"I have to take some time when the jet lag is finally gone to talk to my agent about what's to come in the future," he said.
But given his past, don't be surprised if Elegar defies the odds once again, navigates a training camp and makes an NBA roster.
It was that attitude that may have endeared Elegar with his "veteran" teammates like Nick Young and Andray Blatche, who not only helped him become more comfortable in his unfamiliar surroundings, but also allowed him to pick their brains on what NBA life is really like.
"Playing with the vets on the team gave me a taste of what NBA life is like," Elegar said. "They helped me out whenever I had questions and made me feel comfortable to be on the court with them."
The experience proved to be a valuable one for Elegar, and he was very thankful for the opportunity the Wizards' organization gave him to showcase his ability.
"I appreciate [the chance the Wizards gave me] a lot," Elegar said. "They saw something in me that was good enough for the team to benefit out there so I'm very grateful. It also opens up more doors for me if things don't work out. It's just a matter of making the best of your situations."
Now, finally back on the east coast, his focus will shift toward the next phase: signing his first professional basketball contract.
"I have to take some time when the jet lag is finally gone to talk to my agent about what's to come in the future," he said.
But given his past, don't be surprised if Elegar defies the odds once again, navigates a training camp and makes an NBA roster.
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o-dog
posted 7/28/08 @ 3:38 PM EST
Elegar is good enough to join a pro basketball team, but it's unlikely that he will become more than just a decent pro player if he even gets drafted. (Continued…)
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